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Thomas Hirschmann

Thomas Hirschmann

Entrepreneur, Lecturer, Writer. Exploring effects of technology on self and society

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Ferndown, England, United Kingdom
Joined March 2026
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Thomas Hirschmann is a serial entrepreneur and innovator with a strong focus on the intersection of data, technology, and human behavior. He has founded and leads several digital ventures, including CoreCortex (AI & data innovation), Behavioural Economy (behavioural data-driven innovation with ethical and sustainable solutions), and previously Braingraph and Herrandmister, showcasing a consistent career trajectory in technology-driven business development. substack+3
He is an active academic lecturer in Data Science, AI, and innovation, holding positions at the University of Kent (since 2022) and previously at Pearson College London (2018-2021) and HTW Chur (2012-2014). His academic contributions cover topics such as Data & Analytics, Technology & Risk Management, Predictive Analytics, and the application of AI in business. researchgate+1
Thomas's work demonstrates a deep interest in the ethical implications and human-centric development of AI. He advocates for the human responsibility in ensuring ethical and sustainable AI behavior and explores the transformational effects of technology on self and society, as evidenced by his role at Behavioural Economy and his writings on ethical AI. illuminem+2
He combines a multidisciplinary educational background in Law, Economics, and Psychology, which informs his holistic approach to innovation, data analysis, and understanding consumer behavior. This unique blend of knowledge allows him to bridge the gap between technical advancements and human interaction with technology. thomashirschmann+1

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Smart Regions: Two Cases of Crowdsourcing for Regional Development

August 6, 2025

Explores the relationship between crowdsourcing and regional development, analyzing two cases where crowdsourcing is used for regional development despite the topic being underexplored.

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Can we build resilience by way of creativity Artistic ventures in a London hospice

August 6, 2025

Investigates how controlled, creative confrontation with adversity can help overcome stressful experiences by fostering resilience, based on a neuronal network model that considers resilience in its relation to creativity.

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Ethical & sustainable AI: realistic promise or utopian delusion?

May 11, 2023

Examines the responsibility of humans to ensure ethical and sustainable behavior in the context of AI, arguing that this responsibility lies with humans, not AI itself.

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Social value creation: Outline and first application of a resource management approach to innovation

January 1, 2011

This paper presents a resource management based concept of social value creation applicable to any innovation context within, as well as beyond, classic organisational borders. It is being tested as an evaluation tool to measure the success of two thematically identical innovation projects.

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